Ed McQuarters

Class of 1988


Ed McQuarters excelled at wrestling, track and field, and football. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, McQuarters played two seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.

McQuarters came to Saskatchewan midway through the 1966 season, and helped the Roughriders attain their first Grey Cup win over the Ottawa Rough Riders.

In 1989, Ed McQuarters was elected to the Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour.

Playing Career

Saskatchewan Roughriders
1966 - 1974

Awards/Honours

  • All-Western Defensive Tackle
    1967 - 1969
  • All-Canadian Defensive Tackle
    1967 - 1969
  • DeMarco-Becker Memorial Trophy
    1968, 1969
  • Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Lineman
    1968, 1969
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1966, 1967, 1969, 1972
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1966